Margaret Shirley was medalist in a local U.S. Women’s Open qualifier at Georgia National in McDonough, shooting a 72 to finish two strokes in front of her closest pursuers.
Shirley, a Roswell resident who played on the women’s golf team at Auburn, recently won a pair of tournaments on the Sun Coast Series, a mini-tour in Florida.
Angela Jerman of Columbus, who has played a number of years on the LPGA Tour after completing her college career at Georgia, tied for fifth at Georgia National to advance to sectional qualifying.
Also qualifying were amateur Emilie Burger of Hoschton and professional Jennifer Kovach of Flowery Branch. Burger shot a 76 and Kovach survived a four-way playoff for the final spot after shooting a 78.
Also shooting 78 were Carmen Bandea of Duluth, amateur Lacey Fears of Bonaire and Jackie Beers Szymoniak of Newnan. Bandea earned first alternate status.
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